Peace That Transcends
A prayer for fear & anxiety, from Philippians 4:6-9
Paul's alternative to anxiety is oddly practical: in every situation, tell God what you need, with thanksgiving mixed in. The result isn't an explanation; it's a guard, peace standing watch over your heart and mind. A prayer for trading the spiral for the sentry.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-9 (NIV)
The prayer
Father, I present my anxieties to You with thanksgiving. I choose prayer over worry. Let Your peace, which transcends all understanding, guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus. Help me think on what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and admirable.
Make it yours: change any words that don’t fit, or stop at the one line that’s true today. Amen can wait until you mean it.